MITOOMA FARMERS IN FEAR AS STRANGE LIVESTOCK DISEASE BLACK QUARTER HITS

By Felix Twinomugisha

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In Mitooma

Livestock farmers in some parts of Mitooma district are to get in panic following a reported outbreak of a strange disease called Black Quarter (Obuzimba).

Black Quarter disease is an infectious bacterial disease mostly caused by Gram positive bacteria called Clostridium chauvoei.

It affects livestock all over the world especially sheep, goats and cattle.

When the animal is infected, it develops fever, the affected led feels hot to the touch; the leg swells significantly and can finally lead to lameness.

Speaking to our reporter, Dr Judith Atwijukiire the veterinary officer Katenga Sub-county Mitooma district on Thursday confirmed that they have reported some cases of Black Quarter disease this month.

Atwijukire advised farmers to report any similar cases to the veterinary officers in their respective communities if they want to fight the disease easily.

“Some farmers just buy medicine from the drug shops without even contacting veterinary experts; they are in danger because this is a serious disease which needs attention”.

She also warned Ugandans against eating dead and untested meat of animals during this Christmas season because they may also get infected with some diseases.

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